Joseph PARKER

Regimental number53735
Place of birthLancashire, England
OccupationFarm hand
Next of kinFather, Joseph Parker, Kaitaia
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Rifle Brigade, Reinforcements, G Company (Part)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 87 Tahiti on 12 June 1917
Final rankRifleman
Final unit3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 27 July 1918
Age at death from cemetery records31
Place of burialGommecourt British Cemetery No 3 (Plot V, Row E, Grave No 11), Hebuterne, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Charles and Mary Parker, Kaitaia
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 67, p. 40